{"title":"Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e) Cabbage thrives in a long season of mild weather but may also grow to maturity in the cool of late fall. We recommend early varieties for spring planting, and longer-season, large-heading varieties for a fall crop. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cabbage-kalibos","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Kalibos","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). Incredibly graceful appearance would qualify Kalibos for the flower garden, but this European variety is eminently useful as well! The conical, long, heart-shaped, 2-pound heads of deep red are on the small side, ideal for a single dish. The color is so beautiful when the leaves are shredded into slaw, and the flavor is mild and very sweet. They're good keepers as well, allowing you to enjoy your fall harvest well into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalibos cabbage grows best in cooler climates and is ideal for autumn and winter harvesting. This variety prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, rich in organic matter. Keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510986277150,"sku":"CB119","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_kalibos.jpg?v=1782393186"},{"product_id":"cabbage-tete-noire","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Tete Noire","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). This small, traditional French variety is very rare outside of Europe. Solid, deep-red heads are of good quality and are mostly grown as an autumn variety in France. A favorite here at Baker Creek, and a reliable producer of firm, delicious heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tete Noire grows best in cool weather, around 50-75 F, and is ideal for growing in fall and spring. It prefers ample and even moisture. In the heat of summer, overhead watering can even be used to cool the cabbage and prevent bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510988144926,"sku":"CB113","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_tete_noire.jpg?v=1782393193"},{"product_id":"cabbage-violaceo-di-verona","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Violaceo di Verona","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). A vintage heirloom cabbage that originated in the region of Verona in northern Italy, with stunning, lightly savoyed violet and green leaves that become more vibrant as the cool weather sets in. Thanks to an appreciation for traditional cuisine, Italians have preserved this variety from antiquity. Whether for its impressive temperature tolerance or its beautiful violet leaves, this treasured heirloom has been kept alive despite the general downsizing of seed diversity. Medium-sized round heads mature 120 days from seeding. With violet-colored wrapper leaves and yellow-green interior leaves, they are an ideal choice for a fall\/winter harvest. They are frost hardy, and in warmer areas can be harvested until the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violaceo di Verona cabbage thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture. This variety develops dense, medium-sized purple heads and deepens in color with exposure to light frost. \u003cstrong\u003eAvoid planting where other Brassicas were previously growing to minimize disease risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510989127966,"sku":"CB107","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_violaceo_di_verona.jpg?v=1782393304"},{"product_id":"cabbage-early-jersey-wakefield","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Early Jersey Wakefield","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). Early Jersey Wakefield is a small, short-season cabbage with sweet and flavorful cone-shaped heads of about two pounds each. Jersey City, NJ, farmer and seedsman Francis Brill acquired seeds of an English variety, Early Wakefield, and debuted his improved “Early Jersey Wakefield” in 1840. Peter Henderson raved about Brill’s cabbage, saying in 1867 that he could “find nothing equal to it.” Early Jersey Wakefield began appearing in seed catalogs in the late 1860s and quickly found a fervent fan base and wide distribution. This one deserves a place in every home garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage grows best in fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5, ensuring full sun and consistent moisture to prevent splitting. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and deter weeds, while regular applications of balanced fertilizer support healthy growth. Protect plants from common pests like cabbage worms using row covers or companion planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510992961822,"sku":"CB103","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_early_jersey_wakefield.jpg?v=1782393432"},{"product_id":"cabbage-glory-of-enkhuizen","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Glory of Enkhuizen","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). Introduced in 1899 by Sluis \u0026amp; Groot in Enkhuizen, Holland. Medium-large, hard, round heads. An early, excellent-keeping variety that is a good producer and good for kraut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Dutch heirloom cabbage is a mid-season variety, typically producing heads that weigh between 6-10 pounds. It performs well in a range of climates but thrives best in cooler weather, and ample, even moisture, making it an excellent choice for both spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511014916382,"sku":"CB104","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_glory_of_enkhuizen.jpg?v=1782393687"},{"product_id":"cabbage-brunswick","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Brunswick","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). A large drumhead cabbage, very cold hardy. A fall\/winter type cabbage, it stores very well. Introduced in 1924, it is an excellent market variety that is becoming rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brunswick cabbage performs well in cooler climates and is perfect for making sauerkraut due to its flavorful, crisp leaves. This variety prefers cool weather and ample, even moisture. In the heat of summer, overhead watering can be used to cool the cabbage and prevent bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511053058334,"sku":"CB102","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_brunswick.jpg?v=1782395042"},{"product_id":"cabbage-premium-late-flat-dutch","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Premium Late Flat Dutch","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). The standard giant flat cabbage that is good for storage. 10- to 25-lb. heads are of high quality, with delicious flavor. This heirloom was introduced by European settlers in the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Premium Late Flat Dutch cabbage grows best in fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5, ensuring full sun and consistent moisture to prevent splitting. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and deter weeds, while regular applications of balanced fertilizer support healthy growth. Protect plants from common pests like cabbage worms using row covers or companion planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511112171806,"sku":"CB109","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_premium_late_flat_dutch.jpg?v=1782395606"},{"product_id":"cabbage-golden-acre","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Golden Acre","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). Very early, high-quality sort. Dense, solid heads are spherical, 5 to 7 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 5 pounds. Plants are very compact relative to the size of the heads, allowing closer spacing than some varieties. Fine for coleslaw, stir fries, and other fresh uses; not usually considered an excellent storage type. One of the earliest types we sell, and popular since at least the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Acre cabbage grows best in cooler weather and is well-suited for small gardens due to its compact size. It prefers ample, even moisture, and requires full sun; however, it can also tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511122526494,"sku":"CB122","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_golden_acre.jpg?v=1782396152"},{"product_id":"cabbage-sapporo-giant-4","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Sapporo Giant #4","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). What a show stopper! This big friendly giant will be your kids' next best friend! (And yours, too!) This giant cabbage was once a premier crop in Hokkaido, Japan. Noted as a unique variety since the 1800s, it was almost lost to history. The Japanese in the ''Showa\" Period had quite the taste and fondness for this big brassica. Hokkaido growers report averages of 17 to 37 pounds each, or even up to 44 pounds in optimal growing conditions. Not popular for size only, the Sapporo Giant has won gold medals in Japanese taste tests. It has a natural sweetness and stays tender as it grows to its immense size. Thanks to a special team of dedicated growers, we are again able to bring this variety to the fore and protect it from becoming a relic of times past. To impress ... try making a Sapporo giant cabbage roll. It will fill a platter!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapporo Giant thrives in cool climates and full sun, making it suitable for both home gardens and market production. It's best grown in spring or fall when temperatures are cooler, as it performs poorly in the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511784898846,"sku":"CB125","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_sapporo_giant_1.jpg?v=1782404955"},{"product_id":"cabbage-filderkraut","title":"Cabbage Seeds, Filderkraut","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). Mammoth heads in an unusual pointed shape make this variety a standout in the garden, and its extra sweet flavor and juicy texture will have you growing this cabbage year after year. This traditional German variety hails from the Filder plateau in southern Germany, where the remarkable pointed cabbage is celebrated each year with the Filderkraut festival! This fall-harvested, long-season variety easily produces heads over 10 pounds each and is a favorite for making outstanding traditional sauerkraut. Developed in the farmhouse gardens of south Germany in the 1700s, each village claimed its own strain. This rare selection had started to become obsolete due to its unusual shape, which makes it harder to process. Slow Foods has selected this delicious variety for its Ark of Taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filderkraut cabbage thrives in cool climates and full sun, making it suitable for both home gardens and market production. It's best grown in spring or fall when temperatures are cooler, as it performs poorly in the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511815340318,"sku":"CB126","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cabbage_filderkraut.jpg?v=1782405877"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Cabbage_Glory_of_Enkhuizen_LSS_DSC_2622_1.jpg?v=1783528087","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/collections\/cabbage-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}